NJCoryA.B0012882194B001288Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]BookerDInternational AffairsOfficial Title as IntroducedA resolution calling upon the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to release Iranian-Americans Siamak Namazi and his father, Baquer Namazi.Display TitleA resolution calling upon the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to release Iranian-Americans Siamak Namazi and his father, Baquer Namazi.2016-07-13T05:51:50ZCongressional tributesDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadIranMiddle EastSanctionsUnited NationsInternational AffairsReferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5009)2016-07-12Calls on the government of Iran to release Siamak and Baquer Namazi unconditionally.

Urges the Secretary of State, U.S. allies, and the United Nations to raise the cases of Siamak and Baquer Namazi with Iranian officials at every opportunity and undertake efforts to secure their immediate release.

Encourages the President to utilize appropriate measures against such government if they are not released.

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